A Sneak Peek for September

Where has the time gone?? It is already the 5th of September and my last post was in August! Oh that's right school has gone and done it again! School, school, school you take up too much of my precious time! I have more important things to be spending my time on (he he he)! I will be doing another giveaway real soon and posting pictures of me and the hubby's anniversary trip to S.F. and Stinson Beach. I was so busy in August I never got around to posting them and that makes me :( So I will do a post on them along with the much needed back to school giveaway!! YAY!

I have been wanting to add some vintage goodies to my shop lately....sooner or later I will get to it...but until then... here is a preview of some of my recent vintage threads I am just smitten with! I hope you will be smitten as well;) They will be in the shop very shortly...I promise;)

Vintage Pencil Skirt

Pretty Paisley Dress

Swingin' 50's Dress

Fallen leaves in turquoise

A new item in the shop just in time for fall!! Remember Turquoise is the hottest color for 2010! What better way to wear it than on a pair of autumnal inspired earrings in a yummy turquoisey color;)

Come on in and take a peek...you know you want to


Maybe paired with a dress like this??? I'm so drooling over this dress worn by Zoe Saldana!! Very chic!


Photo courtesy of Shine.yahoo.com

Messy buns and belts

I know what your thinking...get your mind out of the gutter young ladies;) I never thought I would use messy buns in a title post...well...never say never! Messy bun updos and belts have been my go to look for a couple weeks now. I love how a belt can change up a lackluster outfit and define your waistline in mere seconds...love love it! Also, I have been feeling a bit uninspired with my hair so I found this easy messy bun updo video by the lovely Tania. Thank you for the inspiration Tania! California gurls Rock!!

I'm sure you have been wondering where I have been...no?? My mom has been real sick lately due to the Chemo treatments she is going through, hence the lack of posts lately! I have been trying to help out where I can, she is my rock and has always been there for me, it's the least I can do!

Cami:Nordstorms Cardi:Nordstrom Rack Skinnies:Old Navy Shoes:NineWest Belt:Thrifted Pearl Earrings: Gift from Japan (made by my hubbies family friend who is a jewler;)

California State Fair fun!

Once again the great state of California has been graced by the State fair. A must see if you are ever in Northern California during July...never a dull moment! Time to trade in your stilletos for a pair of cowboy boots!

I've gone country;) Vintage belt from my Grandpa!




I love the Animals!


The classic rides!
And the crazy food!



Farewell to yummy greasy foods, rides that make you barf, and stinky smelly cute farm animals...see you again next year;)

Fall preview

Here are some of my favs for fall that are already out for the takin' Fall is probably my favorite season. I just love all the layering, it makes it easier to come up with a myriad of outfits and to dress modestly! What is your favorite season for fashion?

Grace Cowl by Brixton @ LuLus.com $42.00
Milk and Honey Cardigan @LuLus.com $43.00
Lumber Jill coat by Tulle@LuLus.com $79.00
Qupid Neo 100 gray suede boots@LuLus.com $31.00

LACE FLUTTER CARDIGAN @ Alloy.com $24.90
TURTLENECK SWEATER DRESS @Alloy.com $39.90
SADDLE-UP BAG @ Alloy.com $39.90
ISABELLE BEADED BLOUSE @ Alloy.com $36.90

What I wore:

Jean shirt- Walmart(Miley & Max Azria brand), Vintage skirt-Thrifted, Belt- Thrifted, Sandals- Walmart, Necklaces- gift = Total outfit under $20.00

I love a good bargain...how bout you??

Polka dots and stripes

So today I was bolder than usual;) I wore polka dots with stripes...not my usual but it worked out and I got some compliments at work! And I only spent $12.00 on my whole outfit! I love my new budget wedges:) They are so comfortable and in such great 2nd hand condition! Everything you see here is thrifted except the locket! If you look really close on the left side of this photo you can see my nosey cat Saydee!! She is a crack up she always has to watch me out the window whenever I go outside...I didn't realize she was in the picture til later! Crazy kitty!!





Shirt-Old navy thrifted
Skirt-Old navy thrifted awhlile back
Wedges-Gap thrifted
Belt-Thrifted
Necklace-gift from mom

A recent gift from my mother...I guess i'm on a locket kick right now;) I love it so much!! I wore it today to keep her in my thoughts and prayers. My mom was recently diagnosed with cancer and will be going through Chemo and radiation treatments soon. I don't mean to get ya down so on the positive side of things she caught it the early stages and has a really good chance of beating it. So a little reminder to call your mom and tell her you love her today if you haven't already, and tell her how much you love and apprecitate her!

So in order to help cheer you up after that... I decided to share with you my new recipe for Sugar Cookies spelled with a capital S and C because they are very important! You can find the yummy recipe on one of my favorite food blogs Our best bites. It is the first recipe I have used that doesn't call for cream of tartar and that makes me smile:) This is a picture of the Sugar cookies I made yesterday. I ran out of butter, and I am poor, so I had to decorate them with sanding sugar. But they are oh so much yummier with frosting and look ten times better so check them out here!
And last but not least..cute shoes!! I love these pair of mint green seychelles. Aren't they adoreable. I wish I could afford them ($92.99) but just staring at them makes me feel like I am indulging in a large helping of Chocolate lava cake;) They are in my size over at Modcloth, maybe I could sell one of my kidneys? Be sure to leave me a comment if you know where a great pair of knock offs can be found ...I am dying to know!

Vintage locket on a ring??

Ok... so I don't know about you...but I love lockets! They are such a great way to carry a piece of a precious memory around with you... wherever you go! I love lockets on necklaces but how about on a ring?? Introducing my newest creation...

Find this little cutie here

Carry a memory on your finger;)